Aerial view of North Park University campus with Chicago skyline.

About North Park University

Campus Locations and Facilities

North Park University’s Chicago campus is an oasis of green on the city’s north side. The campus has a blend of architecture and natural beauty that makes it a comfortable home for our students.

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Directions to North Park University

Main Campus

Our main campus is located at 3225 West Foster Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It is on the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues (5200 north and 3200 west), approximately one mile east of the Interstate 94 (the Edens Expressway) and three miles west of Lake Michigan.

Driving Directions

Take I-94 eastbound (Edens Expressway) to the Cicero (to Foster) exit. Take Cicero south to Foster Avenue, turn east (left) on Foster and continue to the 3200 block, about two miles. The campus is on the south (right) side of Foster.

Take I-94 westbound (Dan Ryan Expressway) and proceed northwest on I-90/94 (Kennedy Expressway). Exit at Kimball Avenue. Travel north (right) on Kimball, about two miles, to Foster Avenue and turn east (right). Proceed two blocks, and the campus is on the right (south) side of Foster.

Take I-90/94 eastbound (Kennedy Expressway) to the Austin (to Foster) exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn east (left) and follow the curve to reach Foster. Turn east (left) on Foster and continue to the 3200 block, about three miles. The campus is on the right (south) side of Foster.

Take Lake Shore Drive (from either direction) to the Foster Avenue exit. Travel west on Foster and continue to Kedzie Avenue, about three miles. The campus is on the left (south) side of Foster.

We are located on Foster Avenue between Kimball and Kedzie avenues, and easily accessible via public transit. To plan your trip using the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), visit www.transitchicago.com.

We are served by the Foster (92) and Kimball (82) busses, and the California/Dodge (93) bus also stops at the corner of Foster and Kedzie.

Our campus is located six blocks north of the Kedzie Brown Line ‘L’ stop, or four blocks north and one block east of the Kimball Brown Line ‘L’ station at the corner of Kimball and Lawrence avenues.